"Encountering Medieval Textiles and Dress" is a comprehensive study of costume history that explores fashion, textiles, and the representation of clothing in the Middle Ages. This scholarly work brings together various perspectives, including archaeology, art history, economics, religion, costume history, material culture, and literary criticism. The essays in this collection illuminate materials from different regions, including England, France, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Germany, Italy, and Ireland. The focus is on the diverse aspects of textiles and clothing, including their production, significance, and representation. Additionally, the influence of international trade and other forms of cultural exchange on fashion and textile production in the Middle Ages is examined.